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TECHNIQUES FOR OPERATING THE TRACTOR
2. Installing the slow-moving-vehicle
(SMV) emblem to operate the tractor
on a road
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When traveling on road with 3-point hitch
mounted implement attached, be sure to have
sufficient front weight on the tractor to maintain
steering ability.
Be sure that the SMV emblem and the warning lamps
are clean and visible. If towed or rear-mounted
equipment obstructs these safety devices, install the
SMV emblem and the warning lamps on the equipment.
(1) SMV emblem
(2) Bracket
1. Loosen the knob nut.
2. Turn the bracket vertically.
3. Fasten the knob nut.
4. Set the SMV emblem.
Consult your local KUBOTA Dealer for further details.
3. Precautions for operating the
tractor on a slopes and rough terrain
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• Always back the tractor up when the tractor is
going up to a steep slope. Driving forward could
cause the tractor to tip over backward. Stay off
hills and slopes too steep for safe operation of
the tractor.
• Avoid changing gears when the tractor is
climbing or descending a slope.
• If operating the tractor on a slope, never
disengage the shift levers to neutral. Disengage
the shift levers to neutral could cause loss of
control.
BX23S, LA340, BT603
(3) Knob nut
• Do not drive the tractor close to the edges of
ditches or banks which may collapse under the
weight of the tractor, especially when the
ground is loose or wet.
• Slow down for slopes, rough ground, and sharp
turns, especially when transporting heavy, rear
mounted equipment.
• Before descending a slope, shift to a gear low
enough to control speed without using brakes.
4. Precautions for transporting the
tractor safely
WARNING
To avoid serious injury or death:
• When transporting, carry the tractor on a truck.
Pay attention to the following points when
transporting the tractor.
– Make sure that the ramps used for loading
are
sufficient
connected to the tractor to support safely
throughout
the
process.
– Stop the engine, lower all implements, apply
the parking brake, and place chocks against
the front and rear tires.
– Secure the portions of the tractor which are
shown in the figures by using adequate
straps or chains.
– Adequate straps or chains should take into
account the weight of the unit, anticipated
loads or forces, required factors of safety,
and any other pertinent information.
– Always comply with federal and/or local
regulations for securement and transport
OPERATING THE TRACTOR
capacity
and
securely
loading
and
unloading
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